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USF Main Campus Georgia FAU Georgia State FGCU Emory Florida Southern UCF KSU Berry College Eckerd College Florida State| The University of Tampa | Mercer University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT | Mercer | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,566 | 8,889 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #499 | #236 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ut.edu | mercer.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT | Mercer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,036 | $39,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,036 | $39,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $14,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,653 | $22,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,034 | $33,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UT | Mercer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,286 | 7,556 | ||
| Admitted | 10,615 | 5,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26.3% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.98 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1190/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UT | Mercer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT | Mercer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,557 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $258 |
Diversity |
UT | Mercer | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
UT | Mercer | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UT | Mercer | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tampa is larger than than Mercer based on total student enrollment (10,566 students vs. 8,889 students)
UT vs. Mercer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT or Mercer?
- Mercer University is 31.2% more expensive to attend than UT for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Mercer than The University of Tampa ($39,408.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than UT ($22,087 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tampa are 15.5% lower than costs at Mercer University ($12,160 vs. $14,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa as Mercer University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 140.4% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($33,740 vs. $14,034)
UT vs. Mercer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT or Mercer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercer or UT .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 125 points higher than at UT (1092)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UT (24)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at UT (3.5)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than UT (26.3%)
UT vs. Mercer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT or Mercer? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Mercer and UT.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is higher than The University of Tampa (60% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $5,500 more per year than UT graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $51,800)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $557 lower median federal student loan debt than UT graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,557)
- Mercer graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than UT graduates. ($258 vs. $264)
- More UT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/